Layout/Design – consistent use of fonts, colors, headings, etc. throughout the page
Navigation – great to provide links to your blogs and to your other wiki pages
Graphics – interesting, related to content
Resources – good job including examples of actual PBL lessons in this list
Suggested Improvements:
Intro paragraphs – some sentences are difficult to understand, due to the lack of hyphens (example: in-depth, not in depth). Watch out for spelling errors (students’ comprehension, not students comprehension). There are several typos and poorly constructed sentences in the second paragraph.
Wikilinks – there are a number of key words on this page that could benefit from having hyperlinks (such as PBL, Bloom’s Tax, etc.)
Graphics – the placement of the images disrupts the text flow. Try repositioning the graphics so the text is more readable.
Resources – the annotations are slightly jumbled…what is “Global Schoo?”
Brainstorming
Positive Feedback:
Evidence – It’s great to see all the different steps in your thinking processes. The three exercises give me a clear picture of how the project was “born.”
Resources – thank you for adding extra information to the page in support of your ideas
Suggested Improvements:
Graphics – Neither image was needed on this page (the mind maps would have satisfied the 2-graphic requirement). Consider deleting them, as they cause the page to flow with large gaps between information.
Mind map – shrink the size of the second map so it fits on the page without scrolling, then add a hyperlink to the image so when people want to see it bigger, they click on the image and it takes them to a larger display.
Header – the font and color is not consistent with the main page
Young Entrepreneurs
NOTE: the header, while effective, is not consistent with the other pages?!
Shana – The description gives me a clear picture of the project. The use of role-playing language to describe the project is very effective and kids will respond well to the scenario. Your specific criteria listed will easily translate into measurable assessments for you as teacher. You failed to mention what grade level this project is intended for, which is an important piece of the puzzle.
Andy – Your outcome is clearly stated (PPT/Prezi), but it would be good to include more specific information such as the parameters for the slideshow (how many slides, what information is required, how it will be presented, etc.). Also, are the students allowed to create ANY product they can think of, or will you give them a list of possibilities to choose from? You can assess the actual products, even if they widely vary, as long as you have provided specific, measurable criteria for them (your product must do X, cost Y, and look like Z, for example). Nice idea to use the money earned as a class reward (but beware…most schools don’t allow teachers to collect money anymore…you would need special permission to do this).
Taylor – You did an excellent job of finding multiple curriculum connections (math, art, LA, technology). However, you need to list the specific standards met, not just summarize in your own words. Your curriculum link takes readers to Texas standards, not Oregon standards – did you choose Texas for a reason? I would have liked to see more complete, specific information here.
Amanda – Your question encompasses all of the activities of the project and requires students to analyze the information they’ve gained to provide a response to the question. I would only suggest you change the wording slightly to “How DO entrepreneurs determine…” (rather than “can”).
Jungmin – Your technology integration description is very complete. You have successfully woven technology into every aspect of the project.
Summary
Your PBL wiki is a success! The information presented is clear, concise, and informative. The site is user-friendly and your project is intriguing and will engage students. The activities require critical thinking on the part of students to produce the products. Consider adding a reflection activity at the end of the unit to “bring it all together.”
Positive Feedback:
Suggested Improvements:
Brainstorming
Positive Feedback:
Suggested Improvements:
Young Entrepreneurs
Shana – The description gives me a clear picture of the project. The use of role-playing language to describe the project is very effective and kids will respond well to the scenario. Your specific criteria listed will easily translate into measurable assessments for you as teacher. You failed to mention what grade level this project is intended for, which is an important piece of the puzzle.
Andy – Your outcome is clearly stated (PPT/Prezi), but it would be good to include more specific information such as the parameters for the slideshow (how many slides, what information is required, how it will be presented, etc.). Also, are the students allowed to create ANY product they can think of, or will you give them a list of possibilities to choose from? You can assess the actual products, even if they widely vary, as long as you have provided specific, measurable criteria for them (your product must do X, cost Y, and look like Z, for example). Nice idea to use the money earned as a class reward (but beware…most schools don’t allow teachers to collect money anymore…you would need special permission to do this).
Taylor – You did an excellent job of finding multiple curriculum connections (math, art, LA, technology). However, you need to list the specific standards met, not just summarize in your own words. Your curriculum link takes readers to Texas standards, not Oregon standards – did you choose Texas for a reason? I would have liked to see more complete, specific information here.
Amanda – Your question encompasses all of the activities of the project and requires students to analyze the information they’ve gained to provide a response to the question. I would only suggest you change the wording slightly to “How DO entrepreneurs determine…” (rather than “can”).
Jungmin – Your technology integration description is very complete. You have successfully woven technology into every aspect of the project.
Summary
Your PBL wiki is a success! The information presented is clear, concise, and informative. The site is user-friendly and your project is intriguing and will engage students. The activities require critical thinking on the part of students to produce the products. Consider adding a reflection activity at the end of the unit to “bring it all together.”